UNIT 1

Notice to All Employees

As we enter the cold and flu season, the management wants to remind all employees to wash
their hands after using the restroom and before returning to work. This is especially important
for cooks, waiters and waitresses. As most of you are aware, germs, viruses, and bacteria are
passed on mainly through hand contact. Here at The Happy Sandwich restaurant, hygiene and
cleanliness are our number one priority. This policy will be strictly enforced. Thank you for
your attention in this matter.
The Management

1. What is the name of the restaurant?

(A) The Management

(B) The Happy Sandwich

(C) The Winter Season

(D) The Strict Policy

2. Which season is approaching?

(A) Spring

(B) Fall

(C) Winter

(D) Summer
3. What is the restaurant’s main priority?

(A) Serving delicious food

(B) Having the lowest prices in town

(C) Having the most polite staff

(D) Hygiene and cleanliness

Questions 4 through 7 refer to the following email.

Dear Mr. Thompson,

This is just a short email to update you on your medical test results from your physical
examination on January 10th. Our records show that you took a blood pressure test. Your test
this time showed that your blood pressure is doing quite well for a man your age. I am very
pleased to note that your blood pressure is much lower than it was last time. It seems that the
medication you have been taking is working well. Unfortunately, we do not have a record of
the name of your medication on file. Can you remember the name of the medication that you
are taking? If you could send an email to my nurse with the name of the medicine, that would
be very helpful to us. His email address is medcenter05@huxley.com.
Also, there is a note in your file stating that you want your medical test results sent to your
insurance company. Which department do you want them sent to? Please let us know as soon
as possible.
Regards,
Dr. Huxley

4. What kind of test did Mr. Thompson have done?

(A) A stress test

(B) A blood test

(C) A high blood pressure test

(D) A department test

5. Where will Mr. Thompson’s medical test results be sent to?

(A) His employer

(B) His insurance company

(C)His doctor’s office

(D) The doctor’s nurse

6. What is true about Mr. Thompson’s blood pressure?

(A) It is extremely high.

(B) It is very low.

(C) It is non-existent.

(D) It is normal.
7. What information does the doctor need?

(A) Mr. Thompson’s email address

(B) The name of his medication

(C) The nurse’s email address

(D) Mr. Thompson’s age

Questions 8 through 11
This is a chart of the Food Pyramid. The Food Pyramid serves as a basic guide to making
healthy food choices. If you take a look at the guide you can easily see which food groups you
should be eating. According to the pyramid, most of your daily food should consist of breads,
rice, and cereals. These are the foods in the bottom level of the pyramid. Almost equal to
these, but not quite as much, should be vegetables and fruits. Therefore, you can feel free to
go ahead and eat lots of fruit and vegetables every day. Servings of meat, fish, eggs, and dairy
foods, which include milk and cheese, should be much smaller. Sugars should be the smallest
portion of all. Of course, your daily nutritional needs will vary according to your activity level
and life style. You do not have to follow the Food Pyramid, but it is a good way to be sure
you will get the healthiest benefits from your daily food. If you keep a copy of the pyramid
stuck to the door of your refrigerator, it remind you to plan your daily meals wisely every
time you go into the kitchen.
8. Which of the following are dairy products?

Milk and cheese

Fish and eggs
Sugar and spice
Breads and rice
9. What is the purpose of the Food Pyramid?

To sell food
To help make healthy food choices
To show which foods are bad for you
To help remember the names of foods
10. Which food group has the second smallest serving suggestion?

Sugars
Dairy, Meat, Fish, and Eggs
Vegetables and Fruits
Breads, Rice, and Cereals
11. What affects your daily food needs?

Your likes and dislikes

The Food Pyramid
Your lifestyle and activity
Small portions
Questions 12 through 16
Heathcliffe Sports Center
Annual General Meeting
Date: June 25th
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 3rd floor conference room
Agenda
1. Annual report
2. Resurfacing of tennis courts - choose a contractor
3. Broken windows on first floor - how to punish offenders and how to prevent more
breakages
4. New policy on equipment rental
5. Membership cards
Any other business
To be followed by tea and coffee in the staff training room. All welcome.
----------------------
MEMO
To: Jennifer Martin, Sports Equipment Manager
From: Clive Wilbur, Management Committee Chairperson
Re: June 25th Annual General Meeting
I know that you will be unable to attend this year's meeting on the 25t1, so I am sending you
the agenda now. Please take a look at it before the meeting and give me your opinion on the
items.
We have decided to resurface the tennis courts and need to choose from three contractors. I
will send you their price lists and a voting form later. Everyone at the meeting will have a
chance to vote. As you know, we have suffered a lot of broken windows recently. I would
appreciate it if you could fax me your ideas on how to deal with this problem. The fourth item
on the agenda refers to renting equipment. We will limit rentals to one hour on weekends and
two hours during the week. Only members will be able to rent equipment on weekends. This
brings us to the next item: all members will be required to show their membership card in
order to use the sports center at a discounted price.
Please send me your thoughts as soon as possible, and I will talk to you in person when you
get back from your vacation.
Many thanks.
12. How often does Heathcliffe Sports Center hold a general meeting?

A Once a month
.

B. Once a week

C. Every other year

D Once a year
.

13. How will the center choose someone to repair the tennis courts?

A They will not repair the tennis courts.

.

B. They haven't chosen a method.

C Everyone will vote for a company.

.

D They will choose the cheapest company.

.

14. Why will Jennifer Martin be unable to attend the meeting?

A She was not invited.

.

B. She is not a member of the sports center.

C She will be on vacation.

.

D She is sick.
.

15. Which of the following statements about rentals is correct?

A Only members can rent equipment on Saturdays.

.
 B. Members can rent equipment for four hours.

C Non-members can rent equipment for one hour on Saturdays.

.

D Members can rent equipment only on Saturdays.

.

16. What problem has the sports center been having?

A Members do not return equipment.

.

B. Windows have been broken.

C Staff don't get along with each other.

.

D There was not enough tea and coffee.

.

UNIT 2
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following memo.

Notice to all teachers!

This memo is to inform you of the following situation. Last week, the office caught several
students cheating on exams. They were using their cell phones to text message answers to
other students. I want all teachers to collect their students’ cell phones before every exam.
Cheating will not be tolerated! If students are caught with cell phones during a test, it will
automatically be considered cheating. The student will receive an F and a two-day suspension
from school. Thank you for your assistance.
Principal McMathews

8. Who is this memo directed at?

(A) Teachers

(B) Students

(C) Students’ parents

(D) Principal McMathews

9. What will the punishment be for cheating students?

(A) Go to the principal’s office

 (B) Take away their cell phones

(C) An F and a two-day suspension

(D) Be sent to another school

10. What does the principal want the teachers to do?

(A) Stop giving exams

(B) Give more difficult exams

(C) Teach students about honesty

(D) Take away all cell phones before each exam

Questions 4 through 7 refer to the following article.

How to get accepted to Fullgate University.

By Alex Herd, Fullgate University Admissions Office. It is time to start applying for university. Some
students will be successful, but others will not. If you have dreamed of being admitted to Fullgate
University, this article can show you what to do to improve your chances of success. First, you must apply
early. You must apply before the application deadline. This is, perhaps, the most important consideration.
We receive a lot of applications from excellent students who we have to reject because they sent us their
application far too late. Make sure to apply before January 17th. Fullgate University believes that after-
school activities such as volunteer work, sports participation, and employment are very important. We look
for any activities that help develop a student’s character. Your grades are not the only aspect we consider.
Finally, Fullgate University looks closely at letters of recommendation. We require at least three letters of
recommendation. These should be written by people such as your teachers, sports club coaches, employers
and the leaders of any volunteer organizations you belong to. We suggest that you get these as soon as
possible so you can submit them with your application.

4. Who would be interested in this information?

(A) High school students
(B) Fullgate University students
(C) Volunteers
(D) School teachers
5. What is the most important thing to consider?
(A) Volunteer work
(B) Sports participation
(C) The application deadline
(D) Employment
6. How many letters of recommendation does the university require?
(A) Three
(B) Four
(C) Five
(D) None
7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as someone to write a letter of recommendation?
(A) Teacher
 (B) Employer
(C) Sports coach
(D) Priest

Questions 8 through 11 refer to the following article.

New Students!
Welcome to Blue Oak High School!
Congratulations on being accepted to Blue Oak High School. You are about to begin three exciting years
and make memories that will stay with you forever.

We will have our freshman student orientation next Wednesday (September 2nd) in the school gymnasium.
The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. You should arrive to check attendance at 8:30 a.m. Don’t be
late on your first day! You will need to bring your student ID card and a copy of your class schedule. You
will have a chance to talk with some of your new teachers, and you can ask them questions about your
schedule and classes. It will also be a good chance to meet your new classmates. Last year, we had the
famous movie actor Tim Grimley as a guest speaker (Tim graduated from Blue Oak High in 1990). This
year, our guest speaker is a surprise!!! If you want to know who it is, you have to come to the orientation
and see for yourself!

The gymnasium is easy to find. Just go to the library and turn left. The gymnasium is the blue building next
to the cafeteria. You will find a map of the school on the reverse of this letter.
After the orientation you will be dismissed and classes will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.

8. What do the freshman students have to take with them to the orientation?
(A) Their parents
(B) Some money for food
(C) Their ID cards and class schedules
(D) Their schoolbooks

9. Where is the orientation going to be?

(A) At Tim Grimley’s house
(B) In the cafeteria
(C) In the library
(D) In the gymnasium

10. Who is Tim Grimley?

(A) A teacher speaking at the orientation
(B) A former student from the school
(C) The school’s principal
(D) The surprise guest at this year’s orientation

11. When do freshman classes begin?

(A) On Wednesday September 2nd
(B) At 9 a.m.
(C) On Thursday September 3rd
(D) They have already started.
Questions 12 through

Where can you make the best money? The answer is in SCHOOL! Stay in school! Put money in the
bank!
If you don't believe it, then just take a look at what a college education could mean to your pocketbook.
Even just 2 more years of study after high school can significantly increase your potential income.
2004 Figures from the National Labor Board Merston City Careers Counseling Service
-------------------------------------------
Dear teachers,
Please find enclosed 20 color posters. The Merston City Careers Counseling service, in association with the
Merston City Board of Education, would like to ask all Merston City High schools to join the "Stay in
School campaign." Taking part is simple. Please display the posters in your classrooms. It is part of our
ongoing campaign to encourage kids to continue their education after high school. If you read the following
information, you will understand why we believe this campaign is so important.
It really can pay to stay in school. According to information released by the National Labor Board, the
higher a person's education, the more money he or she can make. Though there continues to be a pay
difference between men and women, both groups definitely do better the longer they stay in school. For
men with only a high school diploma, the average pay is twenty-two thousand dollars a year. Women with
a high school diploma earn about eighteen thousand dollars a year. Adding two years of school increases
the yearly wages for men to thirty-one thousand dollars, and twenty-six thousand dollars for women.
Finally, completing four years of university earns men thirty-eight thousand per year and women thirty-four
thousand per year. So the choice is clear --- It is important to stay in school if you want to earn more
money.
Thank you for your time and assistance. Together we can make a difference.

Sincerely,
Merston City Careers Counseling Service

12. What is the purpose of the poster?

A. To promote the benefits of a college education
B To advertise the Board of Education
.
C. To promote the Careers Counseling Service
D. To show the difference between men and women's salaries

13. Regarding wages for men and women, what is true?

A. Women earn more.
B The reading does not say who earns more.
.
C. The wages are the same for both.
D. Men earn more.

14. What does the left side of the chart show?

A. Amount earned per year, shown in $1,000
B Ages of men and women
.
C. Years spent in school
D. Numbers of men and women
15. The statistics for the graph above come from which of the following?
A. The National Education Council
B The National Labor Board
.
C. The National Labor Council
D. The National Education Board

16. Where will the posters be displayed?

A. In Merston City high school classrooms
B Outside Merston City middle schools
.
C. In Merston City high school libraries
D. In all schools in Merston City

UNIT 3
Question 1 through 3

Just on the market.

Paradise Hills Beauty!

Brand new luxury 4 bedroom, 2 bath home.

In a bright and sunny location just 1 mile north of Paradise Hills.
With approximately 1900 square feet, this home features remote- controlled ceiling fans,
whirlpool bathtub in the master bathroom, fully-fitted kitchen including a gas oven with a
five-burner gas range and stainless steel fridge-freezer, marble tile floors, fireplace, and large
3-car garage. Selling at just $198,000!
For further information, contact:

Christal DeShannon at Moore and Parker Realty, 245-3376 mobile or 486-0975 direct.

1. Where is the house located?

A. At the center of Paradise Hills
B. North of Paradise Hills
C. North Hills
D. In Colorado Hills

2. Which is NOT included in the house?

A. A bathroom
B. A garage
C. A swimming pool
D. A fireplace

3. Who is Christal DeShannon?

A. A real estate agent
 B. The home owner
C. A homemaker
D. Unknown

Question 4 through 7

4. What did Mr. Bevan want to know?

A. Where to buy the vacuum cleaner
B. How much the vacuum cleaner costs
C. If the vacuum could be used outside
 D. If the vacuum cleaner was heavy

5. What can damage the vacuum cleaner?

A. Exposure to moisture
B. Using it outside
C. Using it indoors
D. Double insulation

6. Who is Albert Jones?

A. A vacuum cleaner repair person
B. The owner of Tidy Tools
C. An employee of Tidy Tools
D. The inventor of the All-Power

7. What can customers do to protect the All-Power?

A. Use it indoors
B. Replace the engine
C. Keep it clean
D. Store it indoors

Question 8 through 11

Making Life Easier in the Home

This month in Golden Age Magazine we would like to share some tips for making life easier
as you get older. These tips are all quick and easy, and most importantly, they won’t cost you
a lot of money. Here are a few ways that senior citizens can make their homes more
comfortable and less dangerous places to live:
1/ When lining your garbage can with plastic bags, put 6 or so extra in the bottom. When you
fill one, you will have another at your fingertips to replace it.
2/ Store heavy items on center cabinet shelves, light objects on high or low shelves. This way
you won’t risk straining your back to pick up heavy objects.
3/ Put a night safety light in your hallway or bathroom. Installing a light can help reduce
night-time accidents. If you use a glow-in-the-dark light switch, even better!
4/ Sticking traction strips on slippery surfaces is essential, especially on tiled surfaces such as
bathrooms. Traction strips are available from most major retailers.
5/ Be sure to remove clothes from the dryer with a reacher. This will help you protect your
back. These are just a few ways that you can help make your daily living more enjoyable.

8. Who is this article intended for?

A. People who like to do home improvements
B. People with big houses
C. Elderly people
D. People with young children

9. Which of the following positive aspects is NOT mentioned?

A. The tips are easy.
B. The tips are quick to perform.
 C. The tips don’t cost much money.
D. The tips are especially good for women.

10. What is a reacher?

A. A machine to dry clothes
B. A kind of long stick
C. A kind of chair
D. A night safety light

11. What does the article NOT suggest?

A. Installing night lights
B. Using track slips to stop slipping
C. Storing heavy items outdoors
D. Putting light objects on high shelves

Question 12 through 16

22 High Street
Everton
May 22’“’, 2005
Margaret McCarthy
14 Martins Street
Everton
Dear Ms. McCarthy,
Thank you for your recent inquiry about PowerGen Electricity. I apologize for not replying
sooner; however, we have been having some trouble with our customer address database. This
problem has now been resolved and I am pleased to answer your questions.
In your letter, you asked for advice on how to cut your electricity bill. We are aware that our
customers want to find the most efficient, yet &conom\ca\ ways to use electricity in their
homes. You might be surprised to learn that cutting down on electric costs is easy to do. I am
enclosing a chart of the average energy costs of most major home appliances. All you need to
do is look at the chart, work out how many hours you use an Item in an average week, then
multiply that number by cost per hour. If you do this for each item on the list, you can
calculate your monthly charge.
e.g. If you use your washing machine everyday for one hour, you will need 17.5 cents per
week. To reduce costs, wait till you have enough clothes for a full load. You could cut as
much as 5 cents. This may not sound like much, but Imagine reducing the time for every
appliance. The total savings will add up.
I hope this helps you.
Sincerely,
Alan Bredhurst

12. Who would be interested in this chart?

A. The owner of a hardware store
B. People who want to save money
C. Department stores
D. Real estate agents

13. Which appliance uses the least energy?

A. Oven
B. Washing machine
C. Clock
D. Hairdryer

14. Powergen is probably what kind of company?

A. A utilities company
B. A high street retailer
C. A medical supplied company
D. An electrical appliances supplier

15. Which of the following appliances is NOT mentioned in the text?

A. Air conditioner
B. Washing machine
C. Oven
D. Printer

16. How much cheaper is using an oven than a microwave oven?

A. Yes, it is much cheaper.
B. 3€
C. 12.6€
D. 1.6€
UNIT 4

Question 1 through 3

1. What kind of movie do you think Parisian Hotel is?

A. A travel documentary
B. A romance
C. A historical drama
D. A comedy

2. About how old do you think Sandra Ditoni is?

A. About 14 or 15
B. About 18 or 19
C. About 30
 D. About 40

3. Where can you see this movie?

A. At any movie theater
B. On video
C. On television
D. It will be released next year.

Question 4 through 7

4. Who is this advice aimed at?

A. Young children
 B. Teenagers
C. Parents
D. Teachers

5. Why should the reader watch TV with his or her child?

A. Children love it.
B. It offers educational programs.
C. Television is not a babysitter.
D. Television is a babysitter.

6. Which of the following tips was NOT mentioned above?

A. Keep TV out of the bedroom
B. Keep mealtimes TV-free
C. Discuss TV programs with your family
D. Make a list of good programs

7. According to the article, what other device should be kept in a common area?
A. Radio
B. Dishwasher
C. Computer
D. Telephone

Question 8 through 11
8. Which movie made the biggest profit?
A. The Life of Joan
B. Jolly Green
C. Under and Over
D. Outer Space

9. Which film made the smallest profit?

A. Ha Ha Ha
B. Outer Space
C. Drivers
D. Jolly Green

10. Which kind of movie had the most total sales?

A. Horror
B. Comedy
C. Action
D. None of the above

11. Which actor/actress spent time helping handicapped children?

A. Ben Hill
 B. Steve Martini
C. Jessica Albino
D. Ian Rutheford

Question 12 through 16

Cats, a musical comedy about cats.

The musical comedy Cats is set in London’s East End and follows the lives of a family of cats
as they try and start their own newspaper publishing company. The father cat, Fredrico, had a
lifelong dream of having his own newspaper called the Daily Meow. Assisted by his lovely
wife Tiffany, their daughters Lucinda and Geneveve and their slightly crazy son Pannini, this
family of felines sings and jokes their way into everyone’s heart.
As you watch the play, you will hear such musical treasures as; “Baby, Don’t Eat the Green
Salami,” “The Marmalade Cat Shuffle,” and the unforgettable, “I’m Not Crazy- Just
Misunderstood.”
Because this is a sold-out performance, all attendees are requested to arrive one hour before
the start of the show. Also, we ask that you do not bring any pet dogs or mice to the show, as
these animals will excite the actors.
Cats, a furry good time!

12. Where does Maggie Hayward work?

A. The Art Center
B. The Point
 C. Wombat Publishing
D. Tinker Creek Motel

13. What is the purpose of this letter?

A. To make a reservation
B. To change plans
C. To cancel a reservation
D. To confirm plans

14. What is The Point?

A. A motel
B. A restaurant
C. A show
D. An art center

15. What kind of performance is Cats?

A. A drama
B. A musical comedy
C. A love story
D. A science fiction thriller

16. What kind of business does the cat family want to start?
A. A bakery
B. A pet shop
C. A restaurant
D. A newspaper publishing company

UNIT 5
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following letter.

The Orange Cat Coffee Shop

Dear Customers,
Beginning next month, we will no longer be accepting Orange Cat Coffee Coupons. The
recent increasing price of coffee beans has made it difficult to keep both the everyday low
prices that our customers have come to expect and the high quality of our drinks. We have
decided not to raise prices. Instead, we will do away with the coupon system. We will
continue to accept coupons until the end of the month.

Sincerely,

The Management.

1.What is the name of the coffee shop?

(A) The Valued Customer
(B) The London Coffee Shop
(C) The Orange Cat
(D) The Open Letter

2. What does the coffee shop plan to stop using?

(A) Coffee
(B) Coffee coupons
(C) Coffee beans
(D) Low prices

3. Coupons will continue to be accepted until when?

(A) The end of this month
(B) The end of next month
(C) The beginning of this month
(D) The end of the year

Questions 4-7 refer to the following notice

Notice to All Employees

As part of our “Good Heath” policy, we wish to inform our employees of the new no-smoking
policy in the office. In order to create a clean working environment, smoking is no longer
allowed in the office break-room or in the restrooms. All offices, of course, remain no
smoking areas. The only area in which smoking will be allowed is the new smoking lobby
near the parking area. Although this out doors, it is a covered area. Therefore it is possible to
use it in all weather conditions. Also, we are not allowing smoke breaks longer than five
minutes for every one hour period. This means that smoker may take a five-minute break each
hour of work or a ten-minute break every two hours of work.
We will not be monitoring worker, but we do expect you to stick to this timing. For a
cooperative office atmosphere, we need workers to feel that everyone is working equal hours.
As this is the official policy for a company, no exceptions will be allowed. From next month,
we will be introducing a bonus system for all employees who give up smoking for more than
three months. More information will be given at a later date. If you feel that this policy is
somehow unfair or that you are being discriminated against, we encourage you to contact your
department’s supervisor.
Thank you.
4. According to this notice, smoking is not allowed in which of the following?
A. The break-room
B. Restrooms
C. The parking area
D. A and B
5. What is the allowed length of time for smoke breaks?
A. Five minutes for each hour of work.
B. Five minutes for every two hours of work.
C. Ten minutes for each hour of work.
D. It is not stated in the notice.
6. If workers feel that the smoking policy is unfair, whom should they contact?
A. A co-worker
B. The company owner
C. The fire department
D. A department supervisor
7. What will happen next month?
A. All smokers will be monitored.
B. Bonuses will be given to people who stop smoking.
C. People will be discriminated against.
D. Department supervisors will contact all workers.

Questions 8-11 refer to the following article

How Not To Succeed in Your Job

Many magazines have articles on how to be a success, but here at Business Monthly, the
Magazine for Busy Businesspeople, we thought it would be helpful it our readers knew how
to fail.
Step One : Don’t come to work on time. If you want to fail at work, then don’t be on time.
Punctuality or being where you should when you should, is a common trait or successful
people. If you don’t want to succeed, be late for all of your appointments.
Step Two : Don’t ask questions. Successful people often try to learn what they don’t already
know. They ask questions if they are unsure of a situation or a procedure. If you want to fail,
make sure you keep your questions to yourself.
Step Three : never learn new things. In order to get ahead in your career, it is necessary to
keep yourself updated on current information in your field. Information changes quickly; if
you want to be left behind, then don’t keep up with the changes.
Step Four : Don’t mind your own business. MYOB, or Mind Your Own Business, means not
getting involved in office gossip. If you talk about others behind their backs, then you can
expect that others are talking about you as well. So if you want to fail, stick your nose where
it does not belong.

8. According to the article, what does punctuality mean?

o A. Having good punctuation when writing
o B. Being where you should
o C. Being successful
 o D. Being where you should, when you should
9. According to this article, what is true about successful people?
o A. They are late, don’t ask questions, and never learn new things.
o B. They are late, don’t ask questions, and try to learn new things.
o C. They are late, ask questions, and try to learn new things.
o D. They aren’t late, ask questions, and try to learn new things.
10. What does MYOB mean?
o A. That you should study about business in school
o B. That you should not get involved in office gossip
o C. That you should prepare to own your own business
o D. That you should talk a lot about other people
11. What are the steps of failure?
o A. Being late, not asking anything, gossiping, and not learning
o B. Being late, asking anything, talking about others, and not learning
o C. Being punctual, not asking anything, gossiping, and not learning
o D. Being late, not asking anything, not learning, and not gossiping

Questions 12-16 refer to the following graph and article.

Theft at Work : Results of a Survey of 100 Office Workers (Workers aged 25-35)
Source : Survey and Polling Institute of New York

Theft at Work
According to a recent survey, a majority of workers don’t consider taking paper and pens
home from work to be stealing. The Survey and Polling Institute of New York interviewed
one hundred office workers aged 25-35. All of the workers had been at there current place of
employment for at least 2 years. All workers were working full time. “ I don’t steal. I’m not a
theft”, says one man who has been working for his company for five years. “ Sometimes I
take office supplies home…but that is different from stealing”. He said that he usually gave
paper and pens to his children for school homework. “ I work hard for this company, and I
think the office supplies are a perk of the job. Anyway, I often use the pens to do extra work
at home, too.
Do I really need do buy pens just to do company work at home? I don’t think so”. According
to the chart above, only 8 percent of people think that taking pens and pencils from work is
stealing. This means that 92 percent don’t think of it as theft. In the same group, only 20
percent said that taking desktop items like staplers and memo holders was stealing. 80 percent
did not consider it wrong. However, 90 percent said that taking computer accessories like a
mouse or a keyboard was wrong. They said that taking cheap items was OK. This 90 percent
or workers said they often took items that cost less than $5, but anything that cost more than
$10 was too expensive. 10 percent didn’t see a problem with it.

12. Which type of category id the theft related to ?

o A. Home
o B. Work
o C. A store
o D. A person
 13. According to the information above, taking which item would most likely be
considered theft?
o A. Pencils
o B. A ashtray
o C. A computer monitor
o D. A ruler
14. According to the chart, which item are employees likely to take home from work
most often?
o A. Pens and pencils
o B. Desktop items
o C. Computer accessories
o D. Computer programs
15. How many people took part in the survey?
o A. 25-35
o B. 2 years
o C. 100
o D. 80 percent
16. How expensive were the items most worker took home?
o A. About $10
o B. Less than $5
o C. It depends
o D. Very expensive

UNIT 6
Question 1 through 3

Destinations
The following is a list of flights from Timmy Tucker International Airport on June
24th.
Flight Departure
Gate Destination Status
Number time
BK223 1 11:30 New York Departed
AF044 2 11:30 Barcelona Boarding
Preparing for
SK001 3 12:00 Almaty
boarding
 Delayed 60
JA202 6 13:00 Seoul/Tokyo
minutes
AF006 22 13:30 Paris Cancelled
Please listen to
KL222 Bangkok On time
announcements
Delayed 3
OZ661 4 14:00 New York
hours
Amsterdam/
LT881 19 15:45 On time
Stockholm
BA003 28 19:00 New York On time
On time
LT882 10 20:20 Stockholm
1. When will the flight to Tokyo probably leave?
2 p.m.
Tomorrow morning
1 p.m.
It has already left.
2. Which flight was scheduled to leave at the same time as the flight to Barcelona?
SK00i
BK223
It has been cancelled.
Only two
3. Which is the earliest flight of all?
BK223
Bangkok
AF006
Stockholm

Question 4 through 7

Obituary
Audrey Sarah Ives
Beloved wife of Albert, mother of Joan and George
It is with great sadness that the Ives family notes the passing of Audrey Sarah Ives. Mrs. Ives,
aged 82, died at her home on Tuesday morning, having been in bad health for the past 18
months. She had suffered from heart trouble for the past year. She was a well-known amateur
artist and often exhibited her best works at the Greenwich Art Society. Her paintings toured
throughout Europe, and she even painted a portrait of the Queen. Her greatest achievement
was the Alford Prize, which she won in 1985. She was the younger sister of the well-known
sculptor Annie Taverner. Although not as well-known as her sister, many think her talent was
greater. Mrs. Ives was also a concert violinist in her younger days and performed with the
Pinedale Orchestra. She also served in the Peace Corps for five years as a nurse’s aide in
Rwanda where she was awarded the Queen’s Medal for Valor when she assisted an injured
tourist who was attacked by a tiger. Mrs. Ives fought the tiger with her bare hands and then
provided life-saving medical attention to the tourist. In addition to her husband Albert, she is
survived by a son George, a daughter Joan and four grandchildren. Flowers can be sent to the
Pine Grove Funeral Home in Spring Valley.
4. Where would you expect to see this information?
In a romance novel
In a newspaper
In a TV magazine
On a poster

5. How long was Mrs. Ives ill?

82 years
All her life
18 months
One year

6. What did many people say about Mrs. Ives, with regard to her sister?
Mrs. Ives didn’t like painting.
Mrs. Ives was a more famous painter.
Mrs. Ives was a better artist.
Mrs. Ives was richer.

7.What musical instrument did Mrs. Ives play?

Cello
Violin
Guitar
Piano

Questions 8 through 11 refer to the following article.

Stay at the Svinkaire Hotel in Oslo

Winter Wonderland Special

A little taste of luxury at affordable prices.

The Svincare Hotel and Restaurant is the oldeest family-run hotel and restaurant in
iceland. For over one-hundred years the Svinkaire family has been providing the best
service and comfort that the Northern Hemisphere has to offer.

Escape the cold with a Svinkaire Winter Wonderland Special Deal. From December
15th through March 15th, we are offering a discount rate on all our rooms. Up to 50%
cheaper than our regular rates! Enjoy our top of the range sauna cabins, made of the
finest quality wood. Or why not release your stress in one of oromatheraphy steam
rooms? If you like sports why not try your hand at raindeer wrestling? Or if you are an
artist at heart, you could try ice sculpture taught by Iceland’s leading ice sculpture
instructor, Sven Boorntorg.

Our rooms are all equipped with TVs and DVD players. The hotel offers a full range of
DVDs to rent, including the latest releases. We also provide internet access. The
Winter Wonderland Special includes your choice of a free buffet breakfast or dinner,
and an evening sleigh ride to see the snow-capped mountains of Blintstroom.
 Call 9223-8872 to make a reservation, or check out the Svinkaire website:
www.svinkaire.com

8 How long will this deal last? 10 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in
the advertisement?
A One month A Internet access
B Three months B Saunas
C One week C Room service
D One year D Breakfast
9 What is the hotel offering for free? 11 How long has the Svinkaire Hotel been in
business?
A DVDs A For 10 years
B A room B For 100 years
C One meal C Over 100 years
D A reservation D Over 100 days

Questions 12 through 16 refer to the following letter and reply.

Dear Mom,

How are you? How is Michael? I hope that he has stopped sneezing and
coughing.

I am doing really great. I am really enjoying my tour of the museums of

Europe. I have been to the Louvre in Paris. It was really exciting seeing the
real Mona Lisa, but I was dissapointed because it was so small. Right now I
am in Spain. I have visited Madrid, and now I am in Barcelona. There are so
many museums to visit that I don’t know where to begin!

The admission fees are much more expensive than I expected, so I can’t see
everything that I wanted to see. Some days I have to choose between having
luch or going to a museum! However, the museums in Spain are not as
expensive as the museums in France. I want to go to Italy next. I hear that
Florence has the best art of any city in Europe.

Next time I will call you – if I have money (Maybe Sunday June 20th at 6
p.m?)

With love
Sally

Dear Sally.

Thank you for your letter. Michael is fine. He just had an allergic
reaction to seafood – that’s all. I’m really happy to hear about your
trip. It sounds so exciting. I remember that your father and I first
met in Paris, and hearing about your trip brings back a lot of
memories. The weather here is a little cloudy, but hot. Your father
is in the backyard right now digging up the weeds from the flower
garden. Mrs. Williams from the supermarket told me to tell you
 hello-so “Hello.” Michael also says hello.

Write again when you have more time,

Love, Mom

p.s I’ll send a phone card so you don’t have to spend your museum
money on telephone charges

12 Why does the writer want to go to 15 Where did Sally’s mother first meet Sally’s
Italy? father?
A It is cheaper than France A Madrid
B Her mother is in Italy B Barcelona
C She went to France C Paris
D Italy is the best country for art D Florence
13 What was probably wrong with 16 What will Sally’s mom send her?
Michael?
A We do not know. A A telephone
B He doesn’t like museums. B A telephone card
C He had a cold. C Some money
D He has a bad reaction to some D Some seafood
food.
14 How will the writer next contact her
mother?
A She will send an email.
B She will telephone her.
C She will send a postcard.
D She will not contact her again.

UNIT 7
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following advice.

Paintbrush Storage Tips

Good paintbrushers can be very expensive, so we here at Hobby Artist

Magazine have made some suggestions to help keep your painbrushes in
good shape.
First, always clean your brushes right after using them, because some paints
have acids that can weeaken the brush over time.
 Secondm clean your brushes with a mild cleaner. We recommend a mixture
of one part alcohol and three parts water.
Finally, store your brushes with the tips up. This allows them to dry more
quickly.
Remember to keep your paintbrushes in good shape!

1 Who would be most interested in an 3 According to the text, how are paintbrushes
article like this? best stored?
A A mechanic A On their sides
B A professor B In a wooden box
C A surgeon C With their tips up
D A painter D With their tips down
2 What is a good cleaning solution for
paintbrushes?
A One part alcohol and three parts
water
B Two parts alcohol and two parts
water
C Water
D Strong chemicals

Questions 4 through 7 refer to the following advertisement.

GRAND OPENING SALE!

The Art Shoppe, Europe’s biggest and most exciting art supply uper-store, is
openingg a new store in the downtown area. To celebrate this exciting event, all
six Art Shoppe store branches are having a “Buy One, Get One Free” sale!

What does this mean for you? It means savings, savings, SAVINGS! That’s
Right! Buy one fantastic old painting and receive another one ABSOLUTLY
FREE!!!

Imagine that you want a beautiful landscape painting, but your wife wants a
portrait. No need to argue about which one to get – GET THEM BOTH!!!!! It’s
Buy One, Get One Free!!

Your children think that some modern art would color up the walls of their
bedrooms, but your husband thinks that classical art would be better. Don’t
worry – get one of each! Its buy one, get one free!

Landscapes, portraits, still-life, modern, classical, rococo, cubist. All styles! All
sizes! All shapes! BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!

The Art Shoppe also offers painting classes for all levels beginning through
advanced. On Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 The Art Shoppe also offers
sculpture classes. So come on down to the place that everyone is talking about –
The Art Shoppe!

Note: Offer does not apply to watercolors

4 How many store branches does The Art 6 What does the offer NOT apply to?
 Shoppe have?
A One A Animal paintings
B Six B Watercolor paintings
C Ten C Landscape paintings
D The article does not say D Portraits
5 According to the advertisement, what 7 What classes are offered o Wednesday
do you get if you buy a painting at The evenings?
Art Shoppe?
A Some money A Photography
B Painting lessons B Painting
C Another painting C Flower arranging
D Some paint D Sculpture

Questions 8 through 11 refer to the following letter.

Dear Grandma and Grandpa,

Thank you both for the wonderful wedding present. Both Jill and I have always wanted
to go to France and visit the many museums. We were so shocked when we first saw
the airplane tickets that we almost fainted! It was more than we could have hoped to
receive airplane tickets to France as a wedding present! Paris is wonderful! The only
trouble is trying to decide where to go. I want to go to the museums, but Jill wants to
see some of the beautiful traditional churches. In the end, we decided to see the
churches in the morning (when the weather is cool), and the museums in the aftternoon
(because they’re air conditioned). This allows us to get the most sightseeing done
during our two-week stay. There are many coffee shops, too. Jill likes sitting outside
and watching people, but I like sitting inside where I can enjoy the smell of the coffee.
French coffees are so much more aromatic and stronger than the coffee we are used to
back home. Thanks again for the lovely trip! We sent you a postcard, but I think we
will arrive back home before you get it. It is a picture of the Eiffel Tower.

Love

Freddy and Jill

8 What did Freddy’s grandparents give
him and Jill for a wedding present?
A A cake
B Some coffee
C A trip to France
D Tickets to a museum
9 Based on this letter, which of the
following could be inferred?
A Freddy is an indoor person, and Jill
is an outdoor person.
B Freddy is an outdoor person, and
Jill is an indoor person.
C Both Freddy and Jill are indoor
people
10 Why did they decide to visit the museums in
the afternoon?
A They could get a discounted price in the
afternoon
B The museums are closed in the mornings.
C The weather is hot and the museums have
air conditioning.
D The art is better in the afternoon
11 How long was their trip?
A One week
B Two weeks
C One month
 D Freddy and Jill hate to travel D The reading does not say

Questions 12 through 16 refer to the following survey results and article.

What do students consider to be “art”? According to the World Arts Council,

most students who were asked this question considered art to be painting.
Almost seventy percent of students age 15 through 18 said that painting was
art. This takes into account all manner of painting from watercolor to pastels,
oils, and acrylics. A much smaller number, twenty percent, said that sculpture
was art. This number includes students who said that s culpture included wood
and clay. Eight percent said that stone sculpture was art. Only two percent of
the students surveyed thought that working with wood was art. “I think that
paintings are artistic,” one student said, “but sculpture isn’t.” according to
Liza Melter, art director at Bandas University, students tend to associate art
with color, things that lack color aren’t considered art. This research will be
used in the future to help better develop high school and university art
curriculum.

Newspaper clipping

Local high-school teacher communicates with blind students via

sculpture. Matt Creaborne, an art teacher at Crestview High School,
recently began using sculpture to assist blind students with such
subjects as math and geometry. He got the idea by watching the
great Spanish sculptur Rigo Rossi use his hands to count off
measurements as ge sculpted. “By using their hands, students can
feel things like distances and spatial relationships,” Mr Creaborne
said. “This allows them to think abstactly, just like in geometry.”
Mr Creaborne’s technique will be tried in several other schools this
fall including three high schools for blind learners. According to
Jim Miller, director for assisted student learning. Mr Creaborne’s
methods should help visually impaired students match non-visually
impaired students in terms of their test scores in mathematics. “We
are looking forward to big improvements in test scores in the next
few years,” Mr Miller said.

12 What was the age range of the students 15 According to the newspaper clipping, which
interviewed? students are Mr Creaborne’s classes for?
A 10-14 A Students who cannot see
B 14-16 B Students who cannot hear
C 15-18 C Students who cannot taste
D 15-20 D Students who cannot feel
13 According to one art director, what do 16 According to the newspaper clipping what
students associate art with? benefit will Mr Creaborne’s technique have
on the students?
A Color A Test scores will go up
B Shape B Test scores will go down
C Size C Test scores will stay the same
 D Popularity D The article does not say
14 According to the chart, what is the least
likely to be considered art?
A Painting
B Clay sculpture
C Stone sculpture
D Woodworking